The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Front of property
External King Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Internal King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

External King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dog Friendly External King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Brown Horse Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a garden are onsite.
The Brown Horse Inn offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Brown Horse Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lyth Valley. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Windermere and a few minutes from Bowness Pier
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Brown Horse Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Windermere inn is smoke free.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Onsite venue #2 - brewpub.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [after 5 PM, go to the onsite bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: after 5 PM, go to the onsite bar
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn
Brown Horse Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn Windermere

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location...Great Rooms...Great Food...Great Staff.. particularly Jake and Sam in the Bar/Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay. Lovely people. Incredible food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really comfortable but it is noisy until around 11pm when restaurant closes. Food was excellent. Absolutely worth a visit. Staff really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic! Came for a last minute adventure and absolutey adored this location. All the staff were friendly and helpful and our family room was perfect for us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff were absolutely amazing… friendly & very helpful. The room was nice & clean & spruced up daily. It was lovely & warm on our arrival too. The food in the pub was fabulous.
Evening meal
Evening meal
Breakfast
Dog friendly room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly, and a good atmosphere, food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very attentive staff, lovely well presented rooms. Excellent food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food and attentive service. Lovely weekend thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Had a fabulous weekend at the Brown Horse Inn, beds super comfortable, food amazing, staff helpful and friendly, couldn't falt it, will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Clean Room - Pub is really nice, Good Food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant, so kind and helpful. Really went the extra mile. Close proximity to amenties, such as windermere. Food was impeccable, we thoroughly enjoyed. Room very quirky and clean. We were placed next to the log burner for dinner, which staff kindly accomodated. Overall 9/10 Only marked down due to only having full fat milk available for breakfast, which we aren't able to drink so missed out on our coffee. We have rebooked already for summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and the available walk nearby. Also, getting to destinations in the area was pretty easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of pet friendly rooms which was lovely built on to the side of the pub and came with out door seating . We had our evening meal in the bar with our spaniel which was lovely .the staff were lovely and made us really welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk, providing us with walking recommendations. Lovely dog friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Lovely friendly hotel

Lovely room and comfy bed. Only downside was that the room was a bit chilly on going to bed at 10:30
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to spend your time!

I had a wonderful time. The staff is very lovely, respectful, and helpful. The food and room are amazing. I love the Victorian style of this place. I wished I were staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully rural yet minutes to nearest town. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely pub and restaurant. Lots of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean, plenty of parking, food excellent and staff very welcoming and friends. Shower room could do with a little tło, but nothing drastycznie.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Home from home

Easy and comfortable stay. A home from home relaxed atmosphere. Our room was lovely with everything we needed. Without question we would love to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in the lakes

Just spent 3 nights at the brown horse, very pleasant stay.Great food and drink, a choice of ales. Very friendly staff, great service. Dog friendly rooms were good size and very comfy, even got a welcome pack for the dog. Very clean, with everything you needed, overall very nice stay, will definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Location!

Lovley experience in the heart of nature. Awesome dishes!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend away

Excellent weekend at the brown horse inn. Really friendly staff, great food and drink and a lovely spot. The bedroom was big enough and very comfortable. Excellent breakfasts. Service in the restaurant was always friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for kind hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025